Cereal Variety Testing Lead — Research & Extension

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation leave

Insurance package for employees and DE

Retirement

Deferred compensation

Job summary

Washington State University invites applications for the Cereal Variety Testing Program Lead, a full-time, 12-month, career-track Assistant Professor position. You will lead field/lab operations and data analysis across central/eastern Washington, partnering with growers, industry, and breeding programs.

The role emphasizes outreach, publications, and stakeholder engagement, with potential guest lectures and mentorship. Funding from grants is expected.

Qualifications

• Earned MS in Crop Science, Agronomy, or a closely related field.
• Ability to perform field and laboratory work associated with production agriculture research.
• Ability to travel frequently to research sites throughout central and eastern Washington.
• Must have or obtain a valid driver's license by time of hire.
• Ability to obtain the Washington State pesticide applicator license within six months.

Responsibilities

• Plan, plant, manage, and harvest multi-location field variety trials.
• Supervise technical staff and seasonal field crews.
• Ensure accurate and timely collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of data.
• Coordinate equipment, facilities, and logistical operations for field research.
• Maintain program budgets, grant reporting, and compliance with safety standards.
• Disseminate results through publications, online platforms, field days, and meetings.
• Develop relationships with producer groups and agricultural industry organizations.

Skills

Field work

Data analysis

Outdoors work

Travel flexibility

Education

Master's degree in Crop Science or Agronomy

Job description

Washington State University invites applications for the Cereal Variety Testing Program Lead, a full-time, 12-month, career-track Assistant Professor position. You will lead field/lab operations and data analysis across central/eastern Washington, partnering with growers, industry, and breeding programs.

The role emphasizes outreach, publications, and stakeholder engagement, with potential guest lectures and mentorship. Funding from grants is expected.